Games Like Jumpdrive

A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.

Why similar: Space 52.9%, Open World 25%, Simulation 22.2%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox space sim excels at ship building and procedural galaxy exploration, mirroring the core progression loop of the seed game.

Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.

Why similar: Space 53.1%, Open World 22.7%, Simulation 16.3%, Action 4.4%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive procedural space simulation that offers the same scale and freedom of exploration found in Jumpdrive.

Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.

Why similar: Space 62.4%, Open World 17.3%, Simulation 8.2%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar focus on space combat and exploration with a distinct sci-fi aesthetic that feels like a classic space opera.

Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.

Why similar: Space 51.3%, Simulation 24%, Open World 17.9%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, complex economy and simulation experience that rewards players who enjoy managing fleets and trading in a vast universe.

Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.

Why similar: Space 61.7%, Open World 21.6%, Action 10.5%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG space sim focuses heavily on loot, ship customization, and sandbox freedom, making it a great match for Jumpdrive fans.

Astrox Imperium is a relaxing space game where you fly around a generated universe. Mining, Fighting, Building, Exploring, and Surviving. What makes this game unique? You have complete control of how it plays. A robust sandbox and lots of MOD tools. Make it your game, and play it your own way.

Why similar: Space 57.6%, Simulation 20.9%, Open World 14.3%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, sandbox-driven experience focused on mining, trading, and ship upgrades in a procedurally generated environment.

Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!

Why similar: Space 64.9%, Simulation 12.5%, Open World 12.3%, Adventure 6.3%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: This cult classic perfectly captures the 80s-inspired charm and open-ended sandbox gameplay of trading, fighting, and exploring.

Spacebourne is an open space exploration game with Rpg elements. Its world consists of different factions at war. You as an expert pilot need to choose your side or be on no one's side and create a force of your own. Load up your weapons, Ready your ship and warp to adventure.

Why similar: Space 58.5%, Simulation 30.1%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends RPG elements with space simulation, offering a massive galaxy to explore and a strong focus on personal ship progression.

Advanced Space Flight, Combat, Trading, and Exploration Simulation. Set in a vast explorable universe, Evochron Legacy offers freeform gameplay with many diverse objectives and paths to choose from.

Why similar: Space 47.3%, Simulation 23.3%, Open World 20.3%, Adventure 3.9%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore space simulation that provides a seamless, non-linear experience for players who want total control over their flight and trading.

Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

Why similar: Space 61.2%, Open World 16.2%, Simulation 11.7%, Action 4%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D space exploration game that captures the spirit of trading and combat in a massive, procedurally influenced universe.

Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!

Why similar: Space 58.4%, Simulation 22%, Indie 11.5%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the intricate ship-building and combat mechanics that are central to the appeal of sandbox space sims.

Objects in Space is a retro space game centred on 2D point-and-click stealth action in a massive open world. Players have their own customisable ships and can meet people, become a trader, bounty hunter, explorer, scavenger or all of them at once.

Why similar: Space 38.3%, Simulation 26.9%, Action 10.6%, Indie 10%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation focuses on the technical side of space travel, perfect for players who enjoy the more grounded, mechanical feel of space sims.

Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.

Why similar: Space 40.7%, Open World 22.2%, Simulation 19.7%, Action 9.7%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a unique mix of action and strategy, allowing players to command fleets or pilot individual ships in a sandbox setting.

No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.

Why similar: Space 53.8%, Open World 27.8%, Simulation 5.9%, Adventure 5.8%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate procedural exploration game, it provides the sense of wonder and discovery that drives the exploration aspect of Jumpdrive.

Explore the vast reaches of VoidExpanse -- mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, trade, complete missions, advance your character and survive fast-paced combat with hostile aliens and mercenaries in the rich and exciting Sci-Fi universe of VoidExpanse!

Why similar: Space 55.7%, Open World 18%, Simulation 12.5%, Action 7.5%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a solid RPG-focused space experience with a focus on faction dynamics and character progression.

Kinetic Void is a 3D space adventure with a focus on customization and enjoyable space simulation. The shipyard allows players to construct their ship piece by piece. Ships can be as simplistic as a cockpit, a hull, a engine and a gun, or as complex as a player wants.

Why similar: Space 58.1%, Simulation 21.9%, Indie 7.7%, Action 7.1%, Open World 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly customizable ship-building system that allows players to create unique vessels for their sandbox adventures.

Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!

Why similar: Space 51.6%, Open World 21.8%, Simulation 20%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines space simulation with strategy elements, allowing players to build their own empire while exploring a vast, dangerous galaxy.

Darkstar One offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice. The story-based missions gradually lead you deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. Explore a vast array of solar systems in search of hidden artifacts of ancient races, essential objects for upgrading your ship--the Darkstar One.

Why similar: Space 57.6%, Open World 14.4%, Action 14.1%, Simulation 14%

Why You'll Like It: This classic space sim features a strong narrative and modular ship upgrades that echo the progression style of Jumpdrive.

3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.

Why similar: Space 41.6%, Simulation 17.7%, Open World 14.4%, Indie 9.1%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the retro-futuristic aesthetic and adventure-focused gameplay that defines the 80s sci-fi inspiration of Jumpdrive.

Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.

Why similar: Space 58.9%, Open World 23.9%, Action 8.6%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite space-sim that emphasizes exploration and ship progression, offering a fast-paced take on the genre.

The co-op open-world space sim where everyone has a role! Pilot the ship. Reroute power. Launch nukes. Explore alien planets. Research new talents. Work together to find the Lost Colony! ...or just deliver some biscuits

Why similar: Space 44.2%, Open World 22.9%, Simulation 22%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a crew-based simulation experience that makes the act of operating a ship feel immersive and collaborative.

Interstellar Rift is an open world starship simulator with an emphasis on ship construction and multi-player interaction. Survive in a hostile galaxy with your own custom designed and constructed starship. Invite other players to join your crew or fight them across the galaxy!

Why similar: Space 41.9%, Open World 24.4%, Simulation 18.4%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This space-sim focuses on ship construction and exploration, providing a deep sandbox experience for creative players.

Drifter is an open-world sandbox space trading game with a procedurally-generated galaxy 100,000 light years across made up of tens of thousands of star systems to explore and features an original soundtrack by composer Danny Baranowsky.

Why similar: Space 45.3%, Simulation 22.4%, Open World 14.9%, Indie 9.1%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox game focuses on the lonely, atmospheric experience of exploring a vast galaxy and trading to survive.

In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.

Why similar: Space 57.1%, Simulation 27.6%, Open World 7.5%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a large-scale simulation experience with a focus on trade and combat in a persistent, living universe.

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Why similar: Space 73.8%, Action 13.8%, Indie 9.5%, Simulation 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it provides the high-stakes combat and exploration loop that keeps space-sim fans engaged.

Take the role of Captain in this Space Survival Simulation as you explore a massive star system in search of a new home for humanity. Outfit your ship, hand pick your crew and set off on a journey through an open-world where you must scavenge resources, shelter civilians and outrun a hostile alien force.

Why similar: Space 50.4%, Simulation 26.7%, Indie 9.3%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This survival-focused space sim emphasizes the difficulty of long-range travel and resource management.

Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.

Why similar: Space 59.9%, Open World 22.2%, Indie 7.1%, Action 6.5%, Adventure 4.2%

Mine asteroids, salvage space debris, design your own small or massive spacecraft using individual functional components, complete missions, and engage in battles against enemies in a vast galaxy with realistic physics based on orbital mechanics or in a classic physics mode.

Why similar: Space 51.3%, Simulation 23.5%, Action 7.4%, Indie 7.1%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based space sim allows for complex ship building and orbital mechanics, appealing to players who enjoy technical depth.

Design and then improve the ultimate mothership. Explore a persistent living galaxy populated by 200 unique captains that can do everything you can do. Survive the zombie infection and then fight them back. Make allies and start your own faction. Build your empire. Also includes Sandbox Mode.

Why similar: Space 53.6%, Open World 14.5%, Simulation 11.9%, Action 8.9%, Indie 7.2%

Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.

Why similar: Space 49.1%, Simulation 19.8%, Action 9.1%, Open World 8%, Indie 8%

Operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open-world environment!

Why similar: Space 34.6%, Simulation 27%, Action 16.1%, Indie 11.8%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-heavy simulation focuses on mining and combat in a destructible environment, adding a unique twist to the space-sim formula.

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Why similar: Space 47.2%, Open World 21%, Simulation 16.2%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 7.2%

The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.

Why similar: Space 51.5%, Simulation 24.1%, Open World 12.7%, Indie 5.9%, Action 5.8%

Masterspace is a game about mining, creating and exploring, featuring fully destructible environments and spaceships that allow you to travel between different planets. Use explosives to mine metal ores or watch your newly constructed home get smashed to pieces by a meteorite impact.

Why similar: Space 38%, Simulation 33.3%, Action 16.1%, Indie 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines action and simulation with a focus on building and exploration in a procedurally generated space environment.

Pilot your ship in the seamless open world made of space, planets, and more. Find new ships and equipment, find allies and beat all the enemies in this open source space shooter!

Why similar: Space 55.1%, Open World 21.7%, Action 12%, Indie 11.2%

Navigate your scrappy ship through the boneyard in search of valuable parts in abandoned vessels. Use salvage to upgrade your ship, or sell it for cash to pay down your mounting debt, or restock fuel, air, or food. Fly and role-play aboard your dream spaceship in this hardcore noir space-sim.

Why similar: Space 53.5%, Open World 24.1%, Simulation 22.5%

Grab your jetpack and explore procedural asteroid fields, derelict spaceships and abandoned outposts. Build and automate your Space Rig to process scavenged trash. Craft, trade and fight your way home in this interstellar, open-world survival sandbox.

Why similar: Space 49.3%, Open World 22%, Simulation 14.5%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 6.9%

Travel a hundred years into the future to pilot advanced starfighters through the greatest conflict humankind has ever known. The next generation of space combat is here. . Light up the Sky!

Why similar: Space 45.6%, Simulation 28.8%, Action 13.8%, Indie 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic space-sim experience with a focus on mission-based combat and exploration.

Azulgar: Star Commanders is a Sci-Fi open world sandbox game that puts you in a command of your own custom made space ship. Explore aftermath of the Azulgar event that reshaped the face of the solar system.

Why similar: Space 36.6%, Simulation 25.2%, Action 12.3%, Indie 10.5%, Adventure 9.7%

Travel through space. Attend the planets. Gather resources. Find artifacts.

Why similar: Space 26.8%, Simulation 26.3%, Action 24.2%, Indie 12.4%, Adventure 10.3%

Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home.

Why similar: Space 63.5%, Open World 14.6%, Action 8.2%, Indie 7.1%, Adventure 6.6%

Mine and craft your way to orbit, build your own starship and explore a vast, dangerous galaxy alongside your crew. For players who love a meaningful survival progression, a unique and elegant building system, and epic space-opera scale.

Why similar: Space 40%, Simulation 21.7%, Action 10.6%, Open World 10.3%, Indie 9.8%

Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, mine asteroids, refine minerals, colonize planets, build stations, deploy drones, salvage rare items, construct gear, level up, improve your ship, assemble a fleet, engage in combat, and take on the void.

Why similar: Simulation 54%, Space 24.2%, Action 7.9%, Indie 7.3%, Adventure 6.5%

A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.

Why similar: Space 54.5%, Open World 19.1%, Simulation 17.9%, Action 8.4%

The ultimate space sandbox. Participate in epic fleet battles, form alliances, strive to dominate entire galaxies and harness the universe’s resources for your industrious empire or the destruction of others. Customise your experience, the universe is yours!

Why similar: Space 56.8%, Open World 19.5%, Simulation 9.8%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 4.7%

An open-world galaxy adventure game ✨🚀🌠 Explore a procedurally-generated universe filled with diverse micro-planets, asteroid belts and UFOs. 👽

Why similar: Space 31.2%, Simulation 20.4%, Indie 15%, Open World 12.8%, Action 12%

A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!

Why similar: Space 56.4%, Open World 21%, Indie 7.8%, Action 5.8%, Simulation 5.6%

A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.

Why similar: Space 67.2%, Open World 11.8%, Action 9.3%, Indie 8%, Simulation 2.7%

Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.

Why similar: Space 64.2%, Open World 35.8%

Scavenge modules, combine them in the deadliest and most efficient ways imaginable, and fly your very own spaceship through alien space with BossConstructor. Thousands of procedurally generated galaxies await you and your space-faring collection of assembled modules to explore them.

Why similar: Space 46.5%, Simulation 27.5%, Action 13.4%, Indie 12.7%

As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.

Why similar: Space 83.8%, Indie 16.2%

Trade your wares and eliminate the competition in a cutthroat world. Buy new ships and stations to mine and haul resources. Explore the vast emptiness of space.

Why similar: Space 55.5%, Simulation 26.3%, Indie 9.6%, Action 8.6%

A sci-fi exploration & survival game where you take on the role of a spaceship’s AI. Explore, fight, and survive across a mining colony in the Main Asteroid Belt. Rebuild your ship. Rescue your crew. Reveal the truth behind your mission.

Why similar: Space 50.4%, Open World 24%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 7.7%

Exiled to a deep space mining sector, you are left with a crappy ship, a laser, and a small mining beam. It is up to you to survive by working your way through the galaxy. Mine asteroids, refine and trade the ore, buy upgrades for your ship, hunt pirates... you get it.

Why similar: Space 47.5%, Simulation 22.5%, Open World 13.7%, Indie 9.1%, Adventure 7.2%

Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.

Why similar: Space 67.9%, Open World 12.3%, Action 10.2%, Indie 8.6%, Adventure 0.9%

You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.

Why similar: Space 46.5%, Simulation 30.1%, Open World 23.4%

Take control of a fully destructible spaceship and explore, blast or trade your way through the cosmos, alone or with friends. Every tile matters, as you dogfight, maneuver or speed your way past friendly traders, hostile aliens, and impressive space navies. What will you do, Captain?

Why similar: Space 34.5%, Action 23.5%, Indie 22.2%, Adventure 19.8%

Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre.

Why similar: Space 47.3%, Open World 22.4%, Simulation 22.2%, Adventure 8.1%

Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.

Why similar: Space 58%, Simulation 21.2%, Action 7.4%, Indie 7%, Open World 6.4%

Explore asteroid fields, trade rare resources, and upgrade your ship in Cosmic Miners. Navigate faction alliances, complete missions, and rise through the ranks in a dynamic space adventure where your choices shape your path to cosmic power.

Why similar: Space 42.9%, Simulation 18.3%, Open World 17.3%, Action 10.8%, Indie 10.7%